Tech3 Moto2 rider Bradley Smith had an awful qualifying session at Silverstone's MotoGP round today, saying that everything that could have gone wrong did - and then he was slapped with a £1000 fine for riding the up pitlane the wrong way.

Smith was best by problems, the biggest of which was an electronics issue, which limited him to just seven laps. He qualified down in 28th place but has vowed to put on a great show for the home fans.

“I think just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong and that is frustrating. It wouldn't have been a good time to have these problems at any race, but the fact that we encountered so many issues at my home track makes it a bit tougher to take," said the Oxfordhsire copper top.

"It is nobody's fault but we had an electrical issue and at one stage I wasn't even sure whether I could get a lap in that was going to be fast enough to stop me being last or even qualifying. We have to look at the positives and before this afternoon I've been strong and competitive. And my mechanics did a great job because they got me out on track for the maximum time possible.

"Right at the end I was able to get two laps in, so at least we are not starting from last. Now we just have to wait and see what is going to happen with the weather. I'm confident in the wet or dry but starting from 28th is going to make it a difficult challenge. But I've shown many times this season that I can be aggressive and make lots of overtakes, so hopefully I'll put on an exciting show for the British fans.”